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Tree Swallow

Tree Swallow

A Tree Swallow at Coyote Hills Regional Park.

A Tree Swallow at Coyote Hills Regional Park.
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Aperture f/8 ISO 800 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 800/1

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Oct, 2015

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